Devon Benincosa
BS, MHA, MD
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About
Motivated healthcare professional with a Master of Healthcare Administration and a strong foundation in medicine, clinical operations, and leadership. Experienced in managing people, resources, and daily operations in both healthcare and agricultural business environments. Seeking a leadership role within a healthcare organization to gain practical experience and grow into senior leadership.
Recognized for analytical problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and a commitment to improving organizational efficiency and patient outcomes.
Experience
Owner & Operations Manager – Cacao, Rice, and Maize Farm - TerraKraft Soluciones, Ec. - Ecuador
(2022-01)
- Manage agricultural/farm operations through Microsoft Excel to ensure efficient functionality
- Handle inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and organization
- Oversee 8-10 employees Prep., plant, maintain, harvest, and market farm products
- Handle HR responsibilities of interviewing, onboarding, training, employee motivation, communication and discipline
Patient Care Tech in dialysis - DaVita Kidney Care - Bethany, Oklahoma
(2023-05 - 2024-04)
- Direct patient care, lab work, and data collection
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols
- Worked directly with patients in ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes while understanding patient wishes
- Cross trained in water room management including chemical, pH, and molecular testing to ensure RO water was dialysis quality
- Utilized Bilingual skills to care for Spanish speaking patients
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately
- Assisted with dialysis treatments, preparing equipment and maintaining sterile environments
- Cared for 7 patients every 4 hours
Volunteer Primary Investigator - GammaKnife Spokane - Spokane, WA
(2015-01 - 2015-12)
- Clinical research, scientific writing, and data collection
Clinical Research Associate - CRI Lifetree - Salt Lake City, UT
(2013-01 - 2014-06)
- Direct patient care, data collection, triage
- Conducted site evaluations to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements
- Screened and followed 35 study subjects daily for 1 month per study
- Collected clinical data, phlebotomy, and lab samples
Academic Associate volunteer - Primary Children's Hospital - Salt Lake City, UT
(2012-01 - 2013-01)
- Collected biological samples and data, patient interviewing
Volunteer Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Anatomy Tutor - SLCC - Salt Lake City, UT
(2012-01 - 2012-12)
Research Assistant, volunteer - Salt Lake Community College - Salt Lake City, UT
(2012-01 - 2012-05)
- Data collection for heavy metal poisoning in Jordan River
Accountant - University Medical Billing - Salt Lake City, UT
(2009-01 - 2011-12)
- Error correction, wire transfers, transplant payments, track on Excel and IDX
- Oversaw wire transfers between University Healthcare and 20 clinics
- Screened missing and mis-posted payments and corrected errors
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced billing efficiency and reduced errors
- Trained and mentored 7 junior staff on accounting practices and software utilization
Medical French language Interpreter - Linguistica International - Salt Lake City, UT
(2009-01 - 2011-12)
- Between patients and medical professionals
Health Unit Coordinator - University of Utah Medical Center Pediatrics - Salt Lake City, UT
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
- Directing patient flow, charting, cashier, scheduling, Spanish
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Oklahoma State University (2023-12)
Internship PGY1 and Clinical Training - Hospital Menonita Guayama (2018-01)
Medical Doctorate - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (2017-09)
Pre-Medical Studies - University of Utah & Salt Lake Community College (2013-09)
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Accounting - Brigham Young University (2006-09)
Associate of Science - Political Science - Snow College (2003-09)
